CDC advises schools on preventing MRSA

"The CDC is advising schools that the best way to prevent MRSA is to disinfect common areas, like whirlpools and showers; stop the practice of sharing towels and soap; and encourage frequent hand washing. Players should see trainers about every abrasion, which should be cleaned and covered immediately."Field of Nightmares by Patricia Hart May 2006Texas Monthly

2 to 3 turf burns per week

"On an average week, Rams players reported two to three “turf burns,” severe abrasions where the skin is rubbed raw by high-velocity contact with artificial turf."Field of Nightmares by Patricia Hart May 2006Texas Monthlypermanent link

$100K for a new math curriculum is too expensive

October 2013: IUFSD's curriculum director explains why the district chose to adopt engageny math sight-unseen (at the time of adoption, engageny had not been written) instead of piloting established math curricula and choosing the best one. ﻿

The reason: a K-5 math curricula costs $100K.

Engageny was free.

The results of choosing a free, not-yet-written math curriculum for the district's youngest children can be seen here.